MUMBAI, India, Aug. 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541082620 A) filed by St Joseph Engineering College on August 30, 2025, for An Autonomous Railway Track Monitoring And Inspection System For Defect Detection And Method Thereof.
Inventors include Rynor Gawain Pinto; Gianna Anisha Lewis; and Purushothama Chippar.
The application for the patent was published on August 21, 2026, under issue no. 34/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an autonomous railway track monitoring and inspection system (101) designed to enhance safety and efficiency in railway infrastructure, particularly for railway track networks. The system comprises a processor, memory, communication interface, plurality of visual sensors, ultrasonic sensors, ranging sensors, laser-based crack detection systems, motors, speakers, a foldable drone, computing module, and object detection module. It autonomously navigates tracks, detecting anomalies like cracks, missing fasteners, and obstacles. Real-time data, including thermal imaging from the drone, is transmitted to a centralized dashboard. Operating with adaptive image enhancement, the system reduces inspection intervals from months to days, cutting costs by 40-50% and minimizing human risk. This invention revolutionizes railway maintenance with continuous, reliable monitoring. FIG.2
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